How To Fix OB011 - Enter a valid handling type for this material

OB011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OB - IS-OIL Downstream TDP messages

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Enter a valid handling type for this material

What causes this issue?

The system cannot determine a valid handling type due to the lack of
a table entry during configuration.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check your screen entries and/or the identified table entries.
If you have the necessary authorization you may select from the tables
below, otherwise contact your system administrator.
Table OIH03 - Excise duty posting control
Table OIH07 - TDP allowed combinations of ED Group and Handling Type
Table OIH08 - Default values for external procurement functions
Table OIH11 - Defaults for ext. sales functions
Table OIH40 - Excise Duty defaulting table GI/GR for production orders
Table TOIGS3 - TD Intransit Batch/Handling Type Determination

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB011 - Enter a valid handling type for this material ?

  The SAP error message OB011, which states "Enter a valid handling type for this material," typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory handling within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires a handling type to be specified for a particular material, but the input provided is either missing or invalid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Handling Type: The material in question does not have a handling type assigned in the material master data.
  Invalid Handling Type: The handling type entered does not exist or is not valid for the material or the specific transaction being performed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the system related to handling types, such as missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have specific handling type requirements that are not being met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02 or MM03).
  Verify